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Or, stuff about London you think is true, but is actually rubbish. 1. The Eros statue in Piccadilly Circus. Ah, the Eros statue. A symbol of love in the midst of tourists and shoppers. How romantic. Er, actually, sorry to dissapoint you, but it's all rubbish. Think we're making it up? Allow us to explain. The statue is a memorial to The 7th Earl of Shaftsbury (yep, that's where the avenue got its name) and... more ›

The House of the Orange Monkey chronicles the adventures of a very special tourist. Mr Monkey is one of the few simian visitors to our city. He certainly makes the most of it, exploring the parts other tourists cannot reach, and writing up surprisingly useful field notes. We caught up with him to ask a few questions. more ›

It's 150 years since Florence Nightingale returned from the Crimean War and to mark this anniversary, a rare previously unseen photograph of the ultimate Night Nurse is due to go on display at the Florence Nightingale Museum . The picture was taken by amateur photographer William Slater in 1858, two years after her return from the Crimea and shows the Lady of the Lamp relaxing with a book at her family home in Embley Park, Hampshire. more ›